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It looks like I 'might' have cured the problem myself. I changed the SIM card settings for my AIS sim slot from 'automatically select network' to manually select 'O2 3G UK' instead and it has not lost it's signal since so I am confident the SMS issue should've now gone away with luck. If the problem arises again I shall post an update. Otherwise it's fixed and thanks for your suggestions.

Thanks for the message mine has been working same as yours until recently but will think over getting a new SIM too. Have emailed AIS so hope they can shed some more light on the problem.

I am with Kasikorn Bank (KBank) and have been for many years but I refuse to use their K-Biz mobile app but they insist on me using SMS Text OTP codes to authorise payments for even tiny amounts e.g. 20 THB top-ups. In the past this hasn't been a problem as my Thai SIM has worked both in Thailand and UK until recently when I've discovered I only get a signal for a short time then it cuts out. Not 100% sure I know why but I've noticed AIS are now trying to sell roaming packages for DATA and also Voice & SMS calls !? Previously this was free though you paid extra charges for SMS and Voice calls but now it seems they're trying to screw more out of people who travel abroad. Anyone else had the same problem?

I think Thailand must hold the world record for the number of suspects who confess to a crime so quickly.

Starship Enterprise Dr McCoy :- Jim the Klingons are back! Capt Kirk :- They never left Bones

After the other announcement about joint military exercises these 5 million 'tourists' will have their camo uniforms ready at hand I'm sure ????

A step in the wrong direction.

Yes it was Justtravel.com I used with the cover mentioned but you may have to use state hospitals rather than private but many hospitals offer both. At least I was covered regardless which is the key thing. Never made any claims yet but check insurers reviews beforehand to establish track record. Details of payment terms are in policy wording.

For travel insurance which covers pre-existing conditions I have used several companies over the years and have to approach them for a new quote each time as they all seem reluctant to store personal medical information unfortunately. I've listed below the companies I've used who offer cover for pre-existing although it may come with 'strings' attached which you need to read the policy documents for carefully. JustTravelcover.com used recently was a single trip quote with a level of cover called "Unity Travel AIG Single Bronze" and by excluding the Cancellation & Baggage cover you can reduce the costs significantly which is what I did. Before them I've used the following ALL Single Trip policies :- Insureandgo Backpacker Bronze used for 3 years but age limit kicked in (they may have increased this of course) Holidaysafe HS Backpacker & Longstay Platinum used 3 times Coverforyou.com Silver level used 2 times Freedom Insurance Travel Single Trip Scheme used 8 times but then was age limited (I believe) That should give you a head start on your search for a travel insurance quote for up to 6 months anyway.

Have been going through a similar situation trying to find insurers willing to quote for health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions. I'm slightly younger than you but have had two heart attacks and recently had diabetes diagnosed. Currently I get around the health issues by spending 6 months out of the country in the UK on NHS cover and then get 6 months travel insurance (including cover for above) costing £1,200 with £10 million cover and £150 excess. The only company I've found that say they would consider me if I had a medical first has been Pacific Cross but no figures or conditions discussed yet. All the others would exclude my pre-existing which would make insurance from them pointless. Good luck with your search and keep us informed how you get on please.

Well I never received this UK alarm message despite having a UK sim loaded in my dual sim phone. Did anyone else get the message here in Thailand? I normally can receive incoming UK text messages and voice calls without a problem so presume they must have a way of checking your geo-location perhaps.

Just a thought, but as you are in an 'at-risk' group it might be worth investing in a water misting system on the exterior doorways and windows you open on a regular basis. Have heard they not only cool the air but trap the particulates as well before they can get inside via those routes anyway.

Did you know that we who live in the North of Thailand are geographically closer to China than Taiwan is to mainland China? Thailand is just 127kms as the crow flies and Taiwan is 140kms distance from them. Let's hope they don't want to annex us anytime soon ????

I'd recommend the Ezviz Mini O camera connected to your home wi-fi network can then be monitored by you at home or away via internet, Have 4 cameras around the house and with SD cards installed they loop record and capture motion and quality is good.

Thais are programmed to accept noise as an every day occurrence. As soon as they are born their parents stick them in a cot under the family TV playing at full blast. Their brains are then scrambled by the dross they call entertainment with dopey presenters and cartoon sound effects (and that is for the adults) the kids get hours of Chinese movies with the same story told a thousand ways. Later in life they cannot sleep or feel comfortable unless a radio, TV or Karaoke is blaring in the corner of the room at home or every public establishment they visit. Unless the authorities take the problem seriously there will be many deaths in similar circumstances.

Many years ago I setup my own Kasikorn Bank account because they have a good online system and are English language friendly (in most cases). One of the options available to KBank account holders is a facility known as a 'K Online Debit Card' which gives you a card number which you can use to pay for online purchases from Lazada etc. You get no physical card for your wallet just the number to use. I seldom use it as I prefer to pay 'cash on delivery' usually but it can be useful if the supplier does not do COD. I presume most of the other Thai banks offer a similar facility so may be worth investigating as an alternative to Paypal perhaps?

The story I heard was that a passenger was killed by a heavy bag falling onto his/her head from a compartment and subsequently airlines have reduced the cabin baggage allowance from 10kg to 7kg but as you say once people are through security most just chuck everything back into the cabin bag which kind of defeats the purpose of the regulation.

Question. Some of the supporting documents I have like my Thai Marriage Certificate and BKK Condo Deeds are written it Thai (obviously) but in the guidance webpage located here it states Documents in foreign languages must be translated into English and the translation must be certified by the relevant embassy in London am I OK to send documents written in Thai or should I send translations please?

Can anyone who has used the E-Visa application system in the UK tell me if there is anywhere within it which allows the applicant to send a message to the immigration person who is dealing with the application ? Just I want to apply for a 3 months Non Imm (Marriage) visa but will be staying for 6 months as I plan to extend once I get there. I'm concerned that when they see from my return flight date and number of days quoted is longer than 3 months visa applied for they will reject the application without recourse and I lose £60 in the process. So need somewhere to explain that is what my intention is. Anyone else tried this already ?

Wish one of our Dukes was gone. Goes by the name Harry.

Walk down any Chiang Mai street where there are shops and look for older ladies with sewing machines show them what you want repaired and agree a price won't be more than 40 THB usually.

I prefer Zebra blinds rather than curtains and they just have one cord. They come in widths up to patio door size and long staircase windows too.

I concur with Gacca go online to Lazada to get the phone of your choice. I bought a Xiaomi Mi10 Lite through Lazada because it has dual SIM capability for UK & Thailand and is 5G compatible for later when it gets cheaper. Has many other features so I'd recommend you check it out or the latest version.

We do this drive regularly and use Soda Resort, Kamphaeng Phet as our overnight resting spot most times. Well run clean and spacious rooms and nice and quiet so a good sleep and was 450 THB for room per night including breakfast. Mostly Thais staying there and gardens kept immaculate.

What a catastrophe ! Sorry couldn't help myself ????